Cumberland, Maine
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Cumberland is a town in Cumberland County, Maine. Cumberland was once part of North Yarmouth, but in 1821 it was incorporated into its own town. The town was officially named by Ephraim Sturdivant when the new town government elected him to do the task.
The Cumberland Fair, one of the state's larger agricultural fairs, has been held yearly in Cumberland at the end of September since 1868. The Portland suburb has a rich farming history, but only a small number of working farms remain, such as Sweetser's Apple Barrel & Orchards, Spring Brook Farms, and Double T Orchards.
The Cumberland Fair, one of the state's larger agricultural fairs, has been held yearly in Cumberland at the end of September since 1868. The Portland suburb has a rich farming history, but only a small number of working farms remain, such as Sweetser's Apple Barrel & Orchards, Spring Brook Farms, and Double T Orchards.
There is a small recreational park located near the center of the town called Twin Brook. This park is run and maintained by the town and is open to cross-country skiers, walkers, and sports practices. Local ballfields at Drowne Road School host the local Little League teams.
Cumberland has a few small businesses. The Cumberland Congregational Church is located in the center of the town. There is a convenience store across from the high school called Food Stop. There is also a dentist office and a post office. A new bank was built in 2010.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland,_Maine
Cumberland has a few small businesses. The Cumberland Congregational Church is located in the center of the town. There is a convenience store across from the high school called Food Stop. There is also a dentist office and a post office. A new bank was built in 2010.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumberland,_Maine
